Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Las Cruces face tattoos robbery
2. February storage unit theft arrest

A Las Cruces man, Jose M. Castaneda, was arrested in connection to a storage unit robbery after the victim identified him by his distinctive face tattoos. Castaneda allegedly broke into storage units on Union Avenue in February, where the owner caught him in the act. During the confrontation, Castaneda reportedly pulled a handgun on the owner before fleeing the scene, leaving behind his car and girlfriend. Castaneda is facing charges including breaking & entering, criminal damage to property, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and resisting an officer. Stay updated on local news by signing up for daily email alerts.

Las Cruces Man Arrested for Storage Unit Robbery

A man from Las Cruces, New Mexico, found himself in hot water after being arrested in connection to a storage unit robbery that took place in February. The incident occurred on 302 E. Union Avenue, near S. Main Street, where the suspect was identified by his distinctive face tattoos.

Details of the Incident

Jose M. Castaneda, 33, was taken into custody by the Las Cruces Police Department after allegedly breaking into several storage units in the area. The owner of one of the units happened to be driving by when he noticed someone tampering with his belongings. Upon closer inspection, he discovered Castaneda inside the unit, wearing a face mask.

Things took a dangerous turn when Castaneda reportedly brandished a handgun and threatened the owner to back off. The victim, undeterred, bravely confronted the suspect, leading to a tense standoff before Castaneda fled the scene, leaving behind his car and girlfriend.

Identification and Arrest

A few days later, on February 20, the owner of the storage unit was brought to the Las Cruces Police Station to identify the recovered stolen items found in Castaneda’s vehicle. It was during this process that the victim spotted Castaneda’s ID and recognized him as the culprit, thanks to the distinctive tattoos on his face.

Subsequently, Castaneda was charged with several offences, including breaking and entering, criminal damage to property (under $1,000), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, and resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer.

The Aftermath

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and quick thinking in potentially dangerous situations. Thanks to the swift actions of the victim and law enforcement, Castaneda was apprehended and will face the consequences of his actions in a court of law.

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